Recent News About Metra
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Jan. 9 illegal immigrant drop-off update: One bus arrives in Elmhurst carrying 50 illegals
Elmhurst had 50 illegal immigrants dropped off by a bus on Jan. 9.
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One bus carrying 30 illegal immigrants dropped off in Wheaton on Jan. 7
On Jan. 7, a bus carrying 30 illegal immigrants was dropped off at the Metra Station in Wheaton.
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Surge in illegal immigrant arrivals continues with Lombard drop-offs on Jan. 4
The influx of undocumented immigrants into Chicago's suburbs continued as Lombard saw two buses drop off illegal immigrants in the community on Jan. 4.
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17 buses dropping illegal immigrants were reported in DuPage County on Dec. 28 and 29
Reports confirmed the presence of at least 17 buses dropping off illegal immigrants in DuPage County on Dec.28-29, marking an alarming trend that has local authorities on high alert.
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West Chicago Ald. Brown to propose fines for Metra over dropping off illegal immigrants: ‘I wasn't expecting it to hit so close to home so fast’
Heather Brown, Ward 2 Alderman for West Chicago, said she is going to seek fines for Metra should the regional transit provider drop illegal immigrants off in West Chicago.
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Metra riders report tickets no longer being checked
Metra riders are telling the DuPage Policy Journal that conductors are no longer even trying to collect fares from passengers.